{"id":106464,"date":"2023-10-21T17:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=106464"},"modified":"2023-10-21T17:31:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T17:31:03","slug":"young-man-inspires-peaceful-protests-in-syrias-suwayda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/106464\/","title":{"rendered":"Young man inspires peaceful protests in Syria\u2019s Suwayda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Omran continues to chant and sing at al-Karamah Square in the city of Suwayda, southern Syria, fuelling the ongoing protests in the city against the Syrian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omran al-Shoufi, 23, a resident of Suwayda, is one of the driving forces behind the protests in Suwayda. He is known for his daily participation in the protests, and is considered a prominent anti-government figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He did not complete his studies and turned to freelance work. He participated in previous protests and has joined the recent ongoing movement since its inception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy participation in the 2023 uprising was not my first involvement in peaceful movements against [Syrian President Bashar] al-Assad regime. I’ve been participating since 2020 within the \u2018We Want to Live\u2019 Movement. We endured pursuit and attacks by security forces and al-Baath Party loyalists,\u201d al-Shoufi told North Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday, we are participating in the current movement as if we are in a dream. Fear has disappeared,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al-Shoufi has gained fame at the protests for his melodious voice and remarkable songs, many of which he composed himself, utilizing pre-existing melodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople’s freedom chants give us a momentum. When people ask me why all this enthusiasm, I tell them that the regime has humiliated us for half a century, challenged our dreams, extinguished our hopes and made us live in fear all the times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut today, we are no longer afraid of the regime’s tools. After more than a month and a half of the movement, we shout loudly because I shout like any protester with strength and enthusiasm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young man listens to songs, and when he finds a captivating melody, he swiftly crafts new lyrics to fit the same tune. He passionately performs these songs at al-Karamah Square during the protests, and he still has many unrevealed songs awaiting their moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said they demand the implementation of UN Resolution 2254 and aim to topple the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future of Movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Al-Shoufi said that his participation in the public squares was a response to a national need. “I am not a politician or a leader. I will return to my work and normal life after the regime is overthrown, as this downfall is inevitable, just like every resident of Suwayda and all Syrians see it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The young man holds the belief that \u201cal-Assad\u2019s silence regarding the Suwayda movement serves as evidence of the government’s weakness and its incapacity to address this peaceful movement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasizing to continue the movement, al-Shoufi said, \u201cWith our peaceful means, our non-violent and civilized protests, and with art, painting, poetry, and singing, we will overthrow the regime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Omar Sharif<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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